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Changes among the state secretaries
04/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Bård Flaarønning’s constitution as State Secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg to 30 September 2026.
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Press briefing on The Church of Norway's Order of Service for Funerals
03/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe press is invited to a briefing on Friday, 4 September at 11:00, at which the Church of Norway will provide information about the order of liturgy to be used at the funeral of His Majesty King Harald V. Representatives from the Royal Household
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Changes among the political advisers
03/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Erlend Skaug Ingebrigtsen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth, as of 3 September 2026.
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Information meeting for the press on the role of the Armed Forces in the run-up to the funeral
02/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe press is invited to an information meeting on Thursday 3 September at 11.00 about the role of the Norwegian Armed Forces related to His Majesty King Harald V's passing.
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Information meeting for the media about accreditation and press press positions for the day of the funeral
01/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn Wednesday 2 September at 11 am, the press is invited to an information meeting about accreditation and press positions on the day of the funeral.
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Press information: Accreditation for the day of the funeral
01/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMedia wishing to access press positions along the procession route on the day of the funeral must apply for accreditation. The deadline for applying for accreditation and press positions is Friday 4 September at 15:00.
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Commemorative activities following the death of His Majesty King Harald V
31/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe death of His Majesty King Harald V will be marked across the country in the days leading up to the funeral. The Government has declared a period of national mourning from the day King Harald died until after the funeral has been held.
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Information meeting for press on the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony
29/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMembers of the media are invited to an information meeting at 11:00am on Monday August 31 regarding the Oath of Allegiance ceremony in the Storting on the following day.
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Practical Information for the Media Following the Passing of His Majesty King Harald V
28/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsInformation for the Media Following the Passing of His Majesty King Harald V.
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Guidance for the period of national mourning
28/08/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government has declared a period of national mourning from today until after the funeral for King Harald has been held.
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Condolences from the Government on the death of King Harald V
28/08/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre conveyed the Government’s condolences in connection with the death of His Majesty King Harald V at the extraordinary meeting of the Council of State at the Royal Palace. The Government thanks King Harald for his
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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust: Thank you for a life spent in service to Norway
28/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Minister of International Development following the King’s death.
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What happens when a monarch passes away?
28/08/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterNorway is in mourning after the death of His Majesty King Harald V, who was greatly beloved by the people. There are a number of rules governing the events that take place when a monarch dies and a new monarch ascends to the throne.
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Statement from Espen Barth Eide: Thank you, King Harald V
28/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt was with profound sadness that I received the news that our beloved King has passed away.
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‘A whole nation is in mourning’
28/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘It is with great sorrow that I received the news that His Majesty King Harald V has died.
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Foreign Minister Eide: Important to show solidarity with Lebanon
26/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am visiting Lebanon to demonstrate our solidarity and support at a very difficult time. The Israeli attacks have caused extensive destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. More than 360 000 persons remain displaced from their homes in
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Foreign Minister Eide in Syria: Promising developments, but much remains to be done
25/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway increases its support for Syria’s reconstruction by NOK 150 million (USD 15 million).
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Norway and Ukraine establish strategic partnership
23/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterToday in Kyiv, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership.
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Government proposes maintaining allocation of NOK 85 billion in support to Ukraine in 2027
23/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government will propose to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) that Norway extends its extraordinary support to Ukraine by maintaining its allocation of NOK 85 billion in 2027 as well.
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Prime Minister Støre visits Kyiv
23/08/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv today together with other Nordic and Baltic leaders.